Structural Fastenings - The Choices and Challenges

Structural Fastenings - The Choices and Challenges

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Who should attend?
Structural steelwork managers at all levels, especially site erection managers/supervisors, steelwork designers, civil engineers, structural engineers. Aimed at all structural steelwork, including wind generation, offshore structures industry sectors.

What will you learn?
Attendees will gain a knowledge of some of the pitfalls using structural fasteners and how to avoid them. They will gain an insight into some of the options available for fasteners and non-conventional bolting systems.

Experts from industry and TWI Ltd will be presenting on a range of topics:

• Neil Cruickshank, Associate/ Project Engineer, Sandberg LLP - Recent Issues with Preloaded Structural Joints
• Dr David Moore, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd.) - Specification, Installation and Inspection of Structural Bolts
• Arnie Glausiusz, Sales Manager, Tension Control Bolts Ltd. - Tension Control Bolts and their Use
• Dr Marcio Militisky, Materials; Welding and Corrosion Technical Authority, SSE - Large Diameter Fasteners and the Challenges of Offshore Wind Structures
• David Briggs, Chief Technical Officer, Cooper Turner Beck Ltd. - Standards for Bolt Manufacture
• Tom Cosgrove, Consultant, Sandberg LLP - TBC

FEES

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• Professional Members of The Welding Institute: 
• AWeldI: £25 + VAT (£30)
• TechWeldI/MWeldI/FWeldI: Free
• Industrial Members of TWI Ltd: £25 + VAT (£30) 
• Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
• Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
• Students: £25 + VAT (£30)
• TWI Training Customers: £75 + VAT (£90)
• TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  
• TWI Staff - please contact Hafiza Rahman if you wish to register.

Presentations will be disseminated to attendees only

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You will also benefit from:

• Discounted registration fees for Technical Group webinars (£25 + VAT)
• Free attendance at Branch events
• Access to our knowledge database including our library and information services

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this event. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

Please note that this event is not being run as a hybrid one on this occasion.

Speakers

Dr David Moore

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
The British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd

David is a Structural Engineer and Deputy CEO of the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) responsible for helping to set the strategic direction of BCSA and managing the BCSA group of companies. His previous roles at BCSA included the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Engineer. David is also responsible for raising the standards of members and of the steel construction sector. He represents BCSA and the UK and Republic of Ireland constructional steelwork sectors, ensuing reputational growth and influence at individual, industry and government levels, David’s areas of expertise are UKCA and CE Marking, Connection Design, design and execution of standards and fire engineering.

Mr Dave Briggs

Chief Technical Officer
Cooper Turner Beck

As the Chief Technical Officer of the Cooper Turner Beck Group, who are one of the foremost manufacturers of safety critical fasteners, Dave has developed an extensive knowledge of fastener manufacturing techniques, operational excellence and product standards which enabled him to ultimately become the chair of the 851 standards committee FME9 and represent the UK on European and International committees